Jokowi Stands by Prabowo as Gibran Moves to Leave Office

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Jokowi played down the political developments surrounding his son's resignation, saying public office was a temporary responsibility.

Solo, Central Java. Former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday reaffirmed his support for President Prabowo Subianto's administration despite his eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, formally submitting his resignation as vice president.

Jokowi said his political stance toward the Prabowo administration remained unchanged, particularly regarding government policies and programs that benefit the public.

“We will continue to support President Prabowo's administration, especially programs that serve the interests of the wider public,” Jokowi told reporters at his private residence in Solo's Banjarsari district.

The former president played down the political developments surrounding his son's resignation, saying public office was a temporary responsibility.

“There are always ups and downs in political office. That's normal,” Jokowi said.

He added that he had previously reminded Gibran about the temporary nature of holding public office.

However, Jokowi did not answer when asked whether Gibran had discussed his resignation plans with him beforehand. He also said he did not know what his son planned to do after leaving the vice presidency.

Earlier on Thursday, Gibran formally submitted his resignation letter to the leadership of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) amid mounting political pressure over his high school credentials.

MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani confirmed that Gibran had requested the assembly to process his resignation immediately.

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